Question 1

what does it mean to be in a semi coma state?

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Not a true term: Neurologically, there is no medical term as semi-coma. Level of consciousness are defined as: awake and alert, lethargic, obtunded, stuporous and coma.

Question 2

health: when a patient is put into a semi-coma can it affect the brain?

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Possible: It is possible, but the reason that they are going into a coma is usually more concerning than being placed in the coma medically. If they are being out into a coma, then it will generally be a serious condition.

Question 3

how can you get out from a coma?

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Difficult question: It depends if the underlying reason that caused the coma is reversible or correctable. Even then it is difficult as it depends if there was too much insult to the brain or not. Recovery from coma is such a variable thing that it is difficult to answer without knowing about the specific situation. I wish i could be of more help on this, its just such a complicated thing.

Question 4

can you voluntarily fall into a coma?

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Voluntary coma: You cannot wish yourself into coma.  Obviously there are actions you can take that will cause you to go into real coma from drugs etc..

Question 5

what's an easy way to get into a coma?

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Get into coma: This is an unusual question.  Are you indicating an interest in going into coma to escape events in your life?  I would consult a psychiatrist or psychologist to deal with your feelings.

Question 6

do you people age quicker if in a coma?

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Not sure: Interesting question. I am not sure they age faster but certainly variious symtems in the body do not work as  well and are subject to deterioration from lack of use. This is particularly true for the nervous system and the musculoskeletal system.

Question 7

how long can a person be in a coma for?

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Coma: If one is going to recover from coma it may last days to weeks.  If recovery is not going to occur, people move from coma to a persistent vegetative state which may last indefinitely.

Question 8

how to know if someone is going into a coma?

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Coma: Usually a person going into a coma loses alertness; the person passes out and is not responsive.To definitively determine if someone is in a coma, further testing is needed.

Question 9

what would cause someone to fall into a coma?

Accepted Answer

Multiple causes: Trauma to the head, severe brain infection, stroke, or any disease that prevents enough blood flow to the brain can induce coma.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of someone about to go into coma?

Accepted Answer

Lethargy, drowsiness: There are stages of coma, measured on the glasgow coma scale. So symptoms will depend on the depth of the coma. However as one goes into a coma it may be sudden loss of consciousness due to acute head trauma, or a gradual slide as with a subdural bleed. The latter is more like a person getting progressively drunk, losing coordination or slowly falling asleep.

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